Basketball fans were thrilled when Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan signed up for the 1987 Slam Dunk Contest. After all, Mike had amazed them with his ferocious and high-flying dunks throughout the season. If he could effortlessly glide in the air during ...

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before the ABA-NBA merger

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years (it was ...

Michael Jordan was a talent unlike anyone had ever seen in the NBA when he entered the league in 1985. While a handful of past legends also played their game above the rim, few had the combination of grace, athleticism, and power that MJ boasted during his ...

However, the February 11th All-Star game at the 2001 NBA All-Star weekend in MCI Center in Washington, D.C. is a game for the ages. The game featured one of the best lineups in recent history: Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Ray Allen and Stephon Marbury vs Kobe Bryant, Chris Webber, Jason Kidd, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan.